Me and You, Blog 11

What do you think of the ending? For a writer, the ending is often the most difficult part to write. Some people say that an ending should feel both surprising and inevitable. Does this ending fit that description? Is it a "feel good" ending? Is it more complicated? How so? Does it tie up loose ends, or does it leave things messy and unresolved?

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 11

What do you think of the ending? For a writer, the ending is often the most difficult part to write. Some people say that an ending should feel both surprising and inevitable. Does this ending fit that description? Is it a "feel good" ending? Is it more complicated? How so? Does it tie up loose ends, or does it leave things messy and unresolved?

Me and You, Blog 10

Who is the audience for your novel? Who are the ideal readers? What will they like about the book?

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 10

Who is the audience for your novel? Who are the ideal readers? What will they like about the book?

Me and You, Blog 9

Choose a short section of the text (about a page) and write a detailed response that addresses its significance within the novel as a whole. Think about the choices the author makes (word choice, paragraphing, etc.). What purpose does this section serve?

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 9

Choose a short section of the text (about a page) and write a detailed response that addresses its significance within the novel as a whole. Think about the choices the author makes (word choice, paragraphing, etc.). What purpose does this section serve?

Me and You, Blog 8

What do you think about Lorenzo's robot story? Why would the author write this story for Lorenzo? What does it reveal about his character?

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 8

What do you think about Sookan's decision to buy the black dress? How does she feel about the decision? What does this reveal about her character? Do you think she made the right choice?

Me and You, Blog 7

 Based on the other group's presentation, do you want to read the other novel? Why or why not?

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 7

 Based on the other group's presentation, do you want to read the other novel? Why or why not?

Me and You, Blog 6

Based on the world the author has created, what are some possible endings? Point to moments in the text or qualities of the characters that support these possibilities.

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 6

Based on the world the author has created, what are some possible endings? Point to moments in the text or qualities of the characters that support these possibilities.

Me and You, Blog 5

 If the protagonist attended CA, how would he/she do? What activities would he/she participate in? Do you think he/she would be a successful student? How so? If he/she were in your class and/or dorm, would you want to work/live with him/her?

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 5

 If the protagonist attended CA, how would he/she do? What activities would he/she participate in? Do you think he/she would be a successful student? How so? If he/she were in your class and/or dorm, would you want to work/live with him/her?

Me and You, Blog 4

How does the protagonist feel like an outsider? How does he/she deal with his/her outsider status? Find a quote from the book that supports your conclusions.

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 4

How does the protagonist feel like an outsider? How does he/she deal with his/her outsider status? Find a quote from the book that supports your conclusions.

Me and You, Blog 3

What conflicts does the protagonist face? How prepared is he/she to face them? Do you think he/she will be successful? Is he/she alone, or supported by others?

Gathering of Pearls, Blog 3

What conflicts does the protagonist face? How prepared is he/she to face them? Do you think he/she will be successful? Is he/she alone, or supported by others?